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Portsmouth holiday rentals start at $506 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Maine Harbor Escape | Porch&BBQ, Walk 2 Portsmouth
🌊🏡Welcome to Our Coastal Cottage!🦞☀️ The perfect home for a small family or couple💑looking to escape to the Maine Seacoast. Located in a quaint residential neighborhood within harbor view⚓, this cottage has a relaxing farmers porch🌿, a BBQ grill🍖, 2 full bathrooms🛁, and is within a 45-second walk🚶♀️to Kittery Foreside; a small downtown area with shops🛍️and restaurants🍽️. Our cottage was tastefully decorated by a professional interior designer🎨and comes with smart TVs📺 in every room.
ValueFamilyCheck-in
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews
Secluded Coastal Home & Cottage 3 Minutes to Beach
Escape to Thistle Pond Cottage, a peaceful coastal retreat in southern Maine. Nestled on 2 acres with pond views, lush gardens, and local wildlife, it’s minutes from beaches and Portland. Every stay begins with homemade bread from our kitchen and thoughtful, locally sourced welcome accompaniments. Weather and seasonal permitting, guests may occasionally savor a host-prepared wood-fired pizza made with fresh garden ingredients. Cozy, bright, and full of garden-to-table charm and seasonal delight.
ValueFamilyAccuracy
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews
Waterfront Cottage Private Dock | Kayaks | Rowboat
Super cozy, beautiful cottage on the lake & dirt roads.Yard: sitting areas, propane fire pit & grill, fenced in yard.Inside includes reading areas, dvds, wifi, books, coloring books, puzzles, games. Enjoy the rowboat & kayaks or bring your own boat. We are on Antique Ally and State Parks are nearby (2 miles away). Enjoy a day at Chucksters, Concord, Portsmouth or the lakes region. Enjoy the LAKE LIFE! No animals (Health concern for cleaner) 4 adults or 2 adults 3 kids. Life jackets provided.
FamilyValueSleep quality
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews
Salty Mermaid Cottage/Boat House
This 2br home is nestled at the end of a peninsula’s over the water, 5min drive to downtown Portsmouth. Spend the day on the on deck, grilling or enjoy your own authentic Maine lobster bake, swimming and treasure hunting the shore. Also explore Kittery or downtown Portsmouth, both just five minutes away. Enjoy this freshly renovated home, water views from every room and window, all bedrooms are equipped with a/c, free WiFi and smart TVs. Fully equipped kitchen has an amazing view of the water.
LocationFamilyHiking
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews
Eclectic Lakefront Cottage on Great East Lake
Welcome to a relaxing stay on the shores of Great East Lake! The fall and winter are the definition of peace and quiet. Often you'll be the only folks on the cove! Come back inside after your outdoor adventures and warm your feet on the radiant slate floors .You can also prepare a home cooked meal in the vintage, fully applianced kitchen. This home is the perfect base for all your winter excursions, or enjoy family time inside with plenty of games, puzzles, ping pong, or air hockey! Enjoy!
FamilyValueOutdoor spaces
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviews
Sweet cottage in quiet convenient coastal setting.
Our cottage is featured i n Terry John Woods "Summer House" as a quintessential cottage of Maine. Relax in our private, romantic Cape Neddick cottage, overlooking a 2 acre meadow and woodland, close by foot, bike, to the amenities of York, Ogunquit, Kennebunk, Kittery, and Portsmouth and within a ten minute ride to five beautiful beaches. Cape Neddick Beach being the closest one, a five minute ride. Our cottage is off the beaten path on a quiet private way, near the Cape Neddick River .
FamilyValueCheck-in
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 355 reviews
Sunny Beach Cottage / Sleeps 7 + Walk to the beach
Your perfect getaway! Just a brief walk to the beach & steps away from the trolley! This adorable, super clean 2 bedroom/ 1 bath cottage (sleeps 7) is located on a private cul-de-sac within walking distance to (.25 miles) Footbridge Beach and local restaurants, and 1 mile from Ogunquit’s center. You'll love the cottage's charming appeal, with its fresh & inviting ambiance. Every inch of this beautiful space has been thoughtfully furnished ensuring a truly memorable experience inside and out!
LocationFamilyCheck-in
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews
4br2ba House+parking@PeacefulOasis on Munjoy Hill
This standalone 1500sf 3-story cottage is set in an ideal location, close to the Eastern Prom, cafes, award-winning restaurants, breweries and the Old Port. -Main floor: well-equipped kitchen + open concept living/dining room -Upper floor: 3BR (1 queen, 1 full, 1 twin) + bath -Garden level: 1BR/1 bath (queen) with private entrance - Off-street parking for 1 car This charming home @ A Peaceful Oasis offers plenty of space, privacy & comfort, making it the perfect home base for your stay.
LocationValueBeach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 305 reviews
Lakeside cottage. Gorgeous view & several boats.
Come and enjoy a relaxing stay at our peaceful cottage on Daniels Lake. The small, recently-renovated home is in a rural setting but close to restaurants, shopping, parks, ski slopes, golf courses, lakes and quaint New England villages. The large deck has a gorgeous view of the lake. Four kayaks, two canoes, standup paddle board and pedal boat are available to use on the lake which is known for its good fishing. Two bedrooms, dining room and living room overlook the lake and woods.
ValueFamilyNearby
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews
Badgers Island Cottage
You will fall in love with this cozy Maine cottage on Badgers Island! From its lovely views of the Piscataqua River, to its gardens, open-concept floor plan and tasteful style -- it is everything an island home should be. Features an updated kitchen with brand new appliances with granite counters, Brand new tub, toilet, and vanity, wood floors in every room, and full walk-out basement. Walk to Portsmouth or sit on the porch and watch the boats go by -- island living at its best!
LocationFamilyGetting around
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews
North Beach Modern Bungalow
Completely renovated cottage 300 yards to North Beach on a quiet back street. Home is equipped with everything needed for an enjoyable stay at the beach. 1,100 square feet with 3 beds and 2 baths. Open concept kitchen with brand new quartz island. Plenty of seating for entertaining and activities. Large living room with large TV. Enjoy the outdoor deck after a day at the beach, which is equipped with a Patio table, outdoor sofa, and grill. Two driveways allow for up to 3 cars.
LocationValueAmenities
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
Long Sands Cottage - Walk to Beach
Walk to Long Sands Beach - we are 0.4 miles from the beach, about a 7 minute walk. July/August are 7-day Sat to Sat only rentals. IMPORTANT: You must bring your own linens and towels. Cottage is on a charming unpaved road in a quiet neighborhood of small 1950's vintage seasonal cottages. Walking distance to downtown York Beach which has a zoo, restaurants, penny arcade and fun shops. There is a rolling beach cart and two backpack beach chairs available for your use.
ValueFamilyComfort
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviewsPopular amenities for Portsmouth cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Cozy Cottage with Ocean Views, Wells Maine
ValueLocationOutdoor spaces
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews
The Loon Nest, Waterfront Lake House, Wood Hot Tub
ValueFamilyCheck-in
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews
☀ Fox & Loon lake house: hot tub/pedal boat/kayaks
LocationValueLaundry
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews
Wells Maine Home with a View
LocationValueCleanliness
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews
Cozy cottage near Gilford, lake access & hot tub!
LocationFamilyIndoor spaces
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews
Paradise Found Minutes from Ogunquit | Heated Pool
ValueFamilyAccess
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviews
Contemporary Cottage With Ocean View 13
FamilyLocationLaundry
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 27 reviews
2 BR house, close to Ogunquit, w/ AC + golf cart!
LocationValueSleep quality
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviewsPet-friendly cottage rentals

Lovely cottage on Sunrise Lake, Middleton, NH.
FamilyLocationCheckout
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
Lake View Cottage / Fenced in Yard / Pet Friendly
FamilyValueAmenities
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 228 reviews
Plum Place- Dog Friendly Cottage Steps from Beach!
FamilyValuePets
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews
Sunset Bliss- stylishly renovated, 3 min to beach
FamilyValueAccess
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews
Quaint & Peaceful Designer's Oceanfront Cottage
FamilyLocationWalkability
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews
New 3 BD, 2 BA home, 6 min walk to Long Sands.
FamilyLocationCleanliness
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews
Cozy Waterfront Cottage w/ Private Dock & Kayaks
ValueFamilyGetting around
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
Deja Blue Guesthouse
ValueFamilyAmenities
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 529 reviewsPrivate cottage rentals

Little Red Lake House
LocationFamilyIndoor spaces
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviews
Cozy Wolfeboro Getaway | Lake, Ski & Fireplace
ValueFamilyCleanliness
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews
Fair Winds Cottage~1 mi to beach~
FamilyLocationIndoor spaces
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
Former Carriage House - Plum Island
ValueFamilyWalkability
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews
Seabrook Beach-2 min to beach 3BR 2B. AC sleeps 7
FamilyLocationQuiet
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews
Sunset Waterfront Retreat | Private Beach, Pool &
ValueLocationBeach
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviews
The 1907 on Nudd: Sleeps 8 | Front Porch | Parking
LocationValueBathroom
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews
Beautiful Lakeside Cottage
FamilyLocationDecor
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviewsDestinations to explore
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